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Accused triple murderer Luis Toledo tells judge he will not testify in his own defense

Headline Surfer video / Former prosecutor Joshua Wagner and Assistant Public Defender Matt Phillips provide their analysis on changes in the death penalty earlier this year that now require unanimous consent of the jurors in the penalty phase of the trial. This change in the law could be in play in the current trial of Luis Toledo, who could be sentenced to death, if convicted of capital murder.
 
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European Union invites Seminole County Commissioner Lee Constantine to water management summit

By HENRY FREDERICK  
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ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. -- The European Union has invited 12 water policy leaders from the United States to participate in a Water Management Summit this month.

Seminole County Commissioner Lee Constantine is the only Floridian and elected official invited to the summit. 

The summit will explore EU policy, EU-US technology and showcase the innovative water management technologies of Member States. The program will offer an opportunity for a mutual exchange of best practices. 

Half dozen pooches on 'Declared Dangerous Dogs List' in Seminole County

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SANFORD, Fla. -- Each year Animal Services receives and investigates dozens of complaints about potential dangerous dogs. Some investigations result in a dog being declared a dangerous dog in accordance with the Florida Statutes, Chapter 767, and the Seminole County Code, Chapter 20.
 

Gov. Rick Scott appoints Dave Heine of Altamonte Springs to Fla's Board of Acupuncture

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ALTAMONTE, Fla. – Gov. Rick Scott has appointed Altamonte Springs resident Dave Heine to the Florida Board of Acupuncture.

Heine, 58, is the owner of Timeshare Escrow and Title, LLC, and Land Title of Florida, LLC. He fills a vacant seat and is appointed for a term that ends Oct. 31, 2020.

Heine, 58, is the owner of Timeshare Escrow and Title, LLC, and Land Title of Florida, LLC. He fills a vacant seat and is appointed for a term that ends Oct. 31, 2020.

Media outlets conned by rookie Sheriff Mike Chitwood

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Jul 31, 2017 - Former Putnam County Sheriff Jeff Hardy is facing charges of Driving Under the Influence in Volusia County.

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Stretch of scenic High Bridge Road near Ormond Beach reopened with recent flooding receded

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Map of flooded area / Headline SurferPhoto for Headline Surfer / At left, is a locator map, along with a still image above of the scenic area near Ormond Beach, which was reopened Friday by Volusia County after flood waters receded from the roadway there, and making it safe to drive again.
 
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100,000 for Biketoberfest epitome of fake news; all too real with Daytona biker rite of passage is death toll already at 3

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YouTube video download / Live streaming of Biketoberfest from Main Street, Daytona Beach, Florida. 
 
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- The magical figure of 100,000 Biketoberfest participants for the 25th anniversary is not real. It's fake news. 

All too real is the carnage as in dead bikers. 

The numbers of bikers for the four-day motorcycycle may approach 50,000 participants, if the weather holds up. Among the dead

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This year's Biketoberfest came to a close Sunday with a death toll of two motorcyclists in separate crashes in Ormond Beach and Daytona Beach Shores. Neither man was wearing a helmet, police said.

• Kipling Kenyon, 44, of Joppa, Mo., was killed about 9:45 p.m. Sunday when a large animal crossed in front of his 1992 Harley-Davidson along Hand Avenue in Ormond Beach, Ormond Beach police spokesman Sgt. Kenny Hayes said.